Stardom Fukuoka Goddess Legend

Stardom Fukuoka Goddess Legend (スターダム福岡 女神伝説, Sutādamu Fukuoka megami densetsu) was a professional wrestling event promoted by World Wonder Ring Stardom. The event took place on May 4, 2023, in Fukuoka at the Fukuoka Kokusai Center.[2]

Stardom Fukuoka Goddess Legend
One of the promotional posters of the event featuring Maika
PromotionWorld Wonder Ring Stardom
DateMay 4, 2023
CityFukuoka, Japan
VenueFukuoka Kokusai Center
Attendance1,338[1]
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Production

Background

The show featured eight professional wrestling matches that result from scripted storylines, where wrestlers portray villains, heroes, or less distinguishable characters in the scripted events that build tension and culminate in a wrestling match or series of matches.[3]

Event

The preshow match in which Suzu Suzuki won the Fukuoka Rumble match by last eliminating Mai Sakurai was broadcast live on Stardom's YouTube channel.[4] In the first bout of the main card, IWGP Women's Champion Mayu Iwatani and Mayu Iwatani and Hanan picked up a victory over Mariah May and Jessie. Next up, World of Stardom Champion and one third of the Artist of Stardom Champions Saori Anou defeated one half of the New Blood Tag Team Champions Starlight Kid and Ruaka. Next, Natsuko Tora and Momo Watanabe picked up a victory over Syuri and Konami. In the fifth match, Giulia and Maika defeated Utami Hayashishita and Saya Kamitani. Next up, AZM defended the High Speed Championship for the twevlth consecutive time in that respective reign against Mei Seira. She received a challenge from Saki Kashima afterwards. In the semi main event, Ami Sourei and Mirai defeated Hazuki and Koguma to secure their first title defense in that respective reign. They received a challenge from Natsuko Tora and Momo Watanabe afterwards.[5]

In the main event, Mina Shirakawa defeated Natsupoi to secure the first defense of the Wonder of Stardom Championship in that respective reign.[6][7][8] Shirakawa then called out world champion Tam Nakano as they set a champion versus champion winner takes all match for Flashing Champions on May 27, 2023. Jushin Liger joined the commentary table for the main event.[9]

Results
No. Results[10][11] Stipulations Times[1]
1P Suzu Suzuki won by last eliminating Mai Sakurai Fukuoka Rumble match[lower-alpha 1] 19:20
2 Stars (Mayu Iwatani and Hanan) defeated Club Venus (Mariah May and Jessie) Tag team match 8:55
3 Cosmic Angels (Tam Nakano and Saori Anou) defeated YoungOED (Starlight Kid and Ruaka) Tag team match 11:04
4 Oedo Tai (Natsuko Tora and Momo Watanabe) defeated God's Eye (Syuri and Konami) Tag team match 7:02
5 Donna Del Mondo (Giulia and Maika) defeated AphrOditE (Utami Hayashishita and Saya Kamitani) Tag team match 16:22
6 AZM (c) defeated Mei Seira Singles match for the High Speed Championship 10:46
7 The New Eras (Ami Sourei and Mirai) (c) defeated Fukuoka Double Crazy (Hazuki and Koguma) Tag team match for the Goddess of Stardom Championship 17:36
8 Mina Shirakawa (c) defeated Natsupoi Singles match for the Wonder of Stardom Championship[12] 20:27
  • (c) – refers to the champion(s) heading into the match
  • P – indicates the match took place on the pre-show

Notes
  1. The other participants were Saya Iida, Lady C, Thekla, Saki Kashima, Waka Tsukiyama, Yuna Mizumori, Super Strong Stardom Machine, Super Strong Stardom Giant Machine, Super Strong Stardom Big Machine, Sakura Aya, Hanako and Tenjin Mask.

References
  1. Kreikenbohm, Philip (May 4, 2023). "Stardom Fukuoka Goddess Legend ~Sweet Stardom~". cagematch.net. Retrieved May 5, 2023.
  2. World Wonder Ring Stardom (April 28, 2023). 2023.05.04 (木)［発売中］『福岡女神伝説2023～すいとーよスターダム～』福岡国際センター. stardom.com (in Japanese). Retrieved May 3, 2023.
  3. Grabianowski, Ed. "How Pro Wrestling Works". HowStuffWorks, Inc. Discovery Communications. Archived from the original on November 18, 2013. Retrieved August 21, 2017.
  4. World Wonder Ring Stardom (May 4, 2023). 【第1試合 無料配信】5・4『 福岡女神伝説2023～すいとーよスターダム～』福岡国際センター【#STARDOM】. youtube.com (in Japanese). Retrieved May 4, 2023.
  5. Black, Ethan (May 4, 2023). "Stardom Fukuoka Goddess Legend Results – May 4, 2023". pwimania.com. Retrieved May 4, 2023.
  6. Lee, Joseph (May 4, 2023). "STARDOM Legend of Fukuoka Goddess 2023 Results". 411mania.com. Retrieved May 4, 2023.
  7. Edwards, Scott (May 4, 2023). "STARDOM Legend of Fukuoka Goddess 2023 Results (5/4/23): Mina Shirakawa vs. Natsupoi, And More". fightful.com. Retrieved May 4, 2023.
  8. Brennan, Corey (May 4, 2023). "PPV & IPPV RESULTS AND RECAPS STARDOM Legend Of Fukuoka Goddess 2023 Results (5/4/23)". bodyslam.net. Retrieved May 4, 2023.
  9. Mutter, Eric (May 4, 2023). "Tam Nakano Accepts Mina Shirakawa's Challenge For Stardom Double Championship Match". wrestlinginc.com. Retrieved May 4, 2023.
  10. Edwards, Scott (May 1, 2023). "STARDOM FUKUOKA GODDESS LEGEND 2023 (MAY 4) PREVIEW & PREDICTIONS". voicesofwrestling.com. Retrieved May 3, 2023.
  11. Daly, Wayne (May 4, 2023). "STARDOM Results: Legend Of Fukuoka Goddess 2023 – Fukuoka, Japan (5/4)". wrestling-news.net. Retrieved May 5, 2023.
  12. Tokyo Sports (May 5, 2023). 【スターダム】ワンダー王座初防衛の白川未奈が３冠宣言「赤白取ったらＩＷＧＰ狙う」. tokyo-sports.co.jp (in Japanese). Retrieved May 5, 2023.
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